Feb 26 2025

Faculty: Join ‘The Conversation’

February 26, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Location

Virtual via Zoom

UIC’s Office of Strategic Marketing and Communication will host a presentation specifically for the College of Nursing about The Conversation, a platform featuring articles written by researchers and academics for a general audience. Through this platform, scholars to become influential voices in their fields and guide the public with evidence-based knowledge.

This brief Zoom meeting will provide an overview of The Conversation and offer guidance on how to get started.

According to The Conversation U.S. Author Survey 2023 (710 responses), 86% of scholars reported some post-article impact on their careers.

  • 57% received an interview on radio, TV, podcast, print, and more
  • 36% received opportunities for academic collaboration
  • 24% saw increased citations for scholarly articles
  • 16% reported influencing policymakers
  • Wide examples of impact – from stories used in congressional offices and articles featured in local library newsletters
RSVP

Contact

Deb Soriano

Date posted

Feb 13, 2025

Date updated

Feb 13, 2025

Speakers

Guillermo Duarte | Senior PR strategist | UIC Office of Strategic Marketing and Public Affairs